Equipment Engineer

T1 Energy•Dallas, TX

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About The Position

T1 Energy is building a domestic solar supply chain and operates a 5GW solar module manufacturing facility in Wilmer, Texas. The Equipment Engineer improves the reliability, performance, and efficiency of production equipment. The role supports equipment selection, installation, troubleshooting, and ongoing improvements, working with maintenance, operations, and quality teams to minimize downtime and enable safe, consistent production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or a related engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Five or more years of experience in equipment engineering, manufacturing engineering, maintenance engineering, or a related role.
Knowledge of industrial equipment, mechanical systems, electrical components, and automation.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, equipment manuals, and electrical schematics.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage projects and coordinate work across departments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), robotics, or automated production equipment.
Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Experience with CAD software, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods.
Knowledge of equipment reliability measures, including overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), mean time between failures (MTBF), and mean time to repair (MTTR).

Responsibilities

Evaluate equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, productivity, and operating costs.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control system issues in collaboration with maintenance personnel.
Lead root cause investigations into equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
Support the selection, purchase, installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment.
Prepare equipment specifications, technical documentation, operating procedures, and maintenance instructions.
Manage equipment upgrades and improvement projects, including schedules, budgets, and vendor coordination.
Analyze downtime, maintenance costs, and equipment performance data to prioritize improvements.
Work with operations and quality teams to resolve equipment issues affecting product quality or production output.
Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, contractors, and service providers.
Train maintenance and production personnel on equipment operation and troubleshooting.
Ensure equipment designs and modifications meet applicable safety requirements and company standards.